In-Demand Head cook Jobs in Newcastle, Nsw

Head Chef
Compass Group Australia —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Free food
14d
Sous Chef - Newcastle Airport
Cater Care Australia / Cater Care Services —Williamtown NSW
- Full-time
- Kitchen
- Kitchen experience
Quick Apply
10d
Line Cook - Green Hills
TGI Fridays —Green Hills NSW
- Cooking
- On-the-job training
Child Care Cook
St Nicholas Early Education —Medowie NSW
- $33.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
23h
Child Care Cook - St Nicholas Medowie
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle —Medowie NSW
- $33.82 an hour
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
14h

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Head Chef

Compass Group Australia -
Newcastle NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
14 days ago

Benefits

Uniform provided
Free food
On-site parking

Qualifications

Certificate IV
Certificate III
Menu planning
Culinary Arts
Food safety
Kitchen experience

Full Job Description

ESS Defence delivers the best hospitality and support services to Defence sites across Australia. From dining facilities to accommodation and recreation areas, our teams support Defence personnel by providing consistent, high quality food services that contribute to their wellbeing and daily operations.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head Chef to join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force through our ESS business. This role offers the opportunity to lead kitchen operations, develop teams and deliver high quality meals across multiple service styles within a structured Defence environment.

Role Location:
RAAF Williamtown, NSW

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and managing a small kitchen team to deliver daily food service
Overseeing food production across bulk, buffet, cook to order and plated function service
Managing ordering, stock control and menu planning
Maintaining food safety, HACCP and quality standards
Ensuring efficient kitchen operations while managing costs and reducing waste

What we’re looking for:

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, with Certificate IV or trade qualification preferred
Proven experience leading kitchen teams in a commercial environment
Experience across bulk catering, buffet, cook to order and function service
Strong skills in menu planning, ordering and cost control
Sound knowledge of food safety with a current Food Safety Supervisor certificate
Ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check and Defence clearance

Why join us?

Be part of an organisation supporting the Australian Defence Force
Structured Monday to Friday roster with occasional weekend support
On-site parking, meals and uniforms provided
Training and career development opportunities within ESS Defence

We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you need adjustments or another communication method during the process please contact 1300TALENT or [email protected].

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. We also welcome applications from Veterans and Defence family members.

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Head Chef

Sous Chef - Newcastle Airport

Line Cook - Green Hills

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Child Care Cook - St Nicholas Medowie

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